A crowd of nearly 500 gathered to enjoy a collection of music centred around the birth of Jesus at Redeemer鈥檚 annual Christmas concert on December 2, 2016.
The concert, entitled 鈥淥 Come Let Us Adore Him!鈥, featured performances from Redeemer鈥檚 concert choir, faculty and music students and was conducted by Redeemer鈥檚 Dr. Christiaan Teeuwsen.
Classical guitarist compelling rendition of Jos茅 Luis Merlin鈥檚 Evocati贸n y Joropo was a highlight. Rush has toured nationally and internationally, and teaches classical guitar at Redeemer. Pianist Laura Pin performed Handel鈥檚 classic Joy to the World聽alongside two of Redeemer voice instructors: contralto Jennifer Enns Modolo and soprano . The concert reached its climax with the Corelli Christmas Concerto and Vivaldi鈥檚 Gloria from the concert choir, accompanied by an orchestra.
The Christmas concert is a regular event put on by the Redeemer music program. The belief that music is a gift from God, made possible through God鈥檚 creation and sustaining care, is inherent in every performance at Redeemer. More information can be found at .